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Nick Van Eck’s Agora Stablecoin Raises $12 Million in Seed Funding Led by Dragonfly
3.4.2024
Agora, co-founded by Nick Van Eck, garners $12 million in funding to introduce a stablecoin targeting international markets, while bypassing U.S. users until federal legislation evolves.
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
3.4.2024
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control...
Families Worth up to $100 Million Prefer Algorithmic Cryptocurrencies to Tokens — Study
31.3.2024
Families with a net worth of up to $100 million exhibit a strong preference for algorithmic cryptocurrencies over tokens (4.32% versus 0.92%), a new study has found. The study cites statistics indicating that ownership continuity is disrupted in 91% of cases involving a transition from crypto...
UK, US Probe $20B in USDT Transfers by Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange
29.3.2024
The U.K. and the U.S. are reviewing tether transactions, valued at $20 billion, processed by the sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. Digital currency transactions and crude oil sales are believed to be a significant source of foreign currency for Russia. Russia Sanctions Busting The U.K....
The Benefits of Assets Tokenization
27.3.2024
We need to start thinking of blockchains as infrastructure for financial innovation rather than concentrating on the prices of a few digital assets, like bitcoin and ether, says WisdomTree’s digital of digital assets, Benjamin Dean
A16z-Backed Protocol Unveils U.S. Dollar Stablecoin Passing Yield from RWA and DeFi
26.3.2024
Angle also aims to establish a forex hub offering seamless conversion between its dollar and euro-pegged stablecoins
IMF Proposes Digital Money to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Nations
26.3.2024
The IMF has suggested that digital money could significantly improve financial inclusion and enhance the quality of financial services in the remote and dispersed nations of the Pacific Ocean.
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Rep. Patrick McHenry Indicates Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Before Election
21.3.2024
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry hints at possible advancements in stablecoin legislation, indicating potential progress before the upcoming election day.
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Key U.S. Lawmaker McHenry Says House Has 'Workable' Stablecoin Bill
20.3.2024
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said some of the recent chaos in Congress derailed crypto legislation for a while, but a stablecoin bill is largely worked out in the House of Representatives and just needs a schedule floor vote
Stablecoin Project Gyroscope to Conduct Points Program, Launch High-Yield Liquidity Pools
19.3.2024
Gyroscope seeks to boost its GYD stablecoin with new products servicing airdrop farmers and yield seekers
Bitfrost and Stacks Foundation Team up to Enhance Bitcoin Utility
14.3.2024
In a recent development, the Bitfrost Foundation has allied with the Stacks Foundation to explore new opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This partnership is dedicated to harnessing Bitcoin’s potential by introducing innovative use cases and improving interoperability with assets...
Fireblocks, Zodia Markets Partner to Improve Cross-Border Payments
14.3.2024
The two crypto firms are attempting to improve cross-border payments via stablecoins for large corporations and institutions
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
14.3.2024
On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business plan. The regulator also clarified that admission into...
Israeli Crypto Firm Launches Pilot for First Shekel-Backed Stablecoin
14.3.2024
Israel has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency domain by green-lighting a pilot for BILS, the first stablecoin pegged to the New Israeli Shekel. Bits of Gold and Israeli Authority Launch BILS Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox The initiative, spearheaded by the crypto broker Bits of Gold...
EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA
13.3.2024
The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies
Hong Kong Central Bank Unveils Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers to Test Operations
12.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank on Tuesday introduced a sandbox program for stablecoin issuers. This initiative offers a controlled environment for potential issuers to experiment with stablecoin projects in a risk-free manner.
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Hong Kong's Central Bank Starts Regulatory Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers
12.3.2024
The regulator invited applicants with a "genuine interest in developing a stablecoin issuance business" to join the sandbox
MakerDAO Approves Emergency Fee Hikes in Response to DAI Stability Concerns
11.3.2024
BA Labs submits an emergency rate adjustment proposal in the MakerDAO forum to raise fees, aiming to stabilize DAI against market turbulence and shrinking reserves.
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Ethena’s USDE Yield Hits 67%, Outpacing Most Stablecoin Returns
8.3.2024
According to the most recent figures, Ethena’s USDE now boasts an APY of 67.2%, positioning it among the top annual percentage rates within the realm of stablecoin decentralized finance (defi). Furthermore, the supply of this stablecoin has expanded significantly, increasing by 414.6% in...
Stablecoin Giant Tether Hits $100 Billion Market Cap Amidst Crypto Market’s Surge
5.3.2024
As the cryptocurrency market swells to a valuation of $2.6 trillion, the leading stablecoin, tether, has achieved a market cap of $100 billion. Beginning from the start of 2024, tether has seen an addition of 8.27 billion tokens to its supply. From $300K to $100 Billion: Tether’s Meteoric...